Fitchburg, WI Community and Economic Development Authority 5-28-26

The Fitchburg, WI Community and Economic Development Authority (CEDA) held a meeting on May 28, 2026, focusing on various economic development and housing initiatives. Key procurement-related discussions included the allocation and use of hotel room tax revenues, with a report showing a slight increase in collections and plans to update marketing inserts funded by these taxes. The committee reviewed ongoing and upcoming housing programs, including the Efficiency Navigator program and a $600,000 CDBG prohousing grant, with plans to issue an RFP for program administration. They discussed the implementation of a down payment assistance program with considerations for purchase price caps, geographic targeting, and repayment structures. Additionally, the meeting covered several Tax Increment Financing (TID) district projects, including a $9.8 million TID 11 redevelopment project and a $2 million TID 17 retail center development, with updates on negotiations and infrastructure financing. The committee also outlined upcoming strategic planning sessions for economic development and discussed challenges related to land availability and zoning updates. Motions were passed to approve previous meeting minutes and to elect committee leadership, but no direct contract awards or vendor selections were finalized during this session.